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Police say shots fired at Opelousas business

Approximately 15 shots were fired Sunday morning at an Opelousas business, according to an Opelousas Police Department press release.

According to Opelousas Police, the shots came from two areas of the parking lot in front of the business. When officers responded, they reported a crowd of people in the lot attempting to escape from the area on foot as well as in several vehicles at the scene.

Police received two reports of victims attempting to gain treatment for bullet wounds, one in Opelousas and one in Lafayette, but have not released names of any suspects or victims in the shootings.

Anyone with additional information can contact the Opelousas Police Department at (337)948-2500 or visit the web at crimetips@opelousaspd.com.